iShare Could Challenge Orkut, YouTube

Google’s Orkut is extremely popular in some countries, while YouTube has been successful just about everywhere.  And now iShare, a service from Rediff, intends to compete with both services, which begs the question of whether both - or neither - of them should be concerned in any market.

EFF Effs With The FBI, Wants Your Help

Hugh D'Andrade of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) says that in order to keep funding as a nonprofit, they have to be able to show that their work is "important and relevant." I don't think he has to worry about that. I've said it before, after watching more than one EFF-spanking, you don't eff with the EFF.

Google To Ban Ephedra Ads

Google’s crackin’ down - some AdWords users have received an email stating that the company will soon forbid any advertisements related to the drug ephedra.

Blogging is About the 80-20 Rule

To demonstrate world-class expertise, says Jakob Nielsen, avoid quickly written, shallow blog postings. Instead, says the web usability guru, invest your time in thorough, value-added content that attracts paying customers.

Facebook? Why Now?

John Battelle asks a compelling question: why Facebook and why now? Scott Rosenberg of Slate follows up with another point: that Facebook’s friends definitions are all messed up.